A St. Petersburg builder plans to convert a vacant Central Avenue parking lot in the Grand Central district into mixed‑use space with street‑level retail and homes above. The move comes amid a wave of new restaurants and projects on Central.

A three-building industrial complex at 177 Houston Road in Troutman sold for $15 million, underscoring growing logistics investment in Iredell County. The site includes sizable trailer parking and fully leased buildings.

Kimpton Miralina's next renovation phase will add a hotel-within-a-hotel and a noted Japanese restaurant, expanding the resort's dining and private-luxe offerings.